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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,914.89, 559,860.15 and 221,388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,914.89, 559,860.15 and 221,388.59 is: 332,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,914.89 : 559,860.15 = 221,388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,914.89/559,860.15 = 221,388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,914.89x = 559,860.15 × 221,388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,914.89x = 123,946,651,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,946,651,435.55/372,914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,372.49

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